Russians failed to drive Ukrainians into bunkers – Zelensky
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20 February 2026
War update: 130 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize over 80 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
Over the course of February 20, there were 130 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. In particular, in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attempted 22 attacks.
Shmyhal: Russia prepares new strikes on energy facilities
Information has been received about Russia preparing new strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. All services have been instructed to prepare as thoroughly as possible for the upcoming challenges.
Hungary to block EUR 90 billion EU loan to Ukraine – Szijjarto
Hungary will block the European Union’s allocation of funds to Ukraine under a EUR 90 billion loan until the transit of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline is restored.
Russian drone damages house in Kharkiv
In the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, a private house roof was damaged as a result of a drone attack on the evening of Friday, February 20.
Defense Forces liberate 300 square kilometers in southern regions – Zelensky
Ukraine's Defense Forces have liberated 300 square kilometers in the south of the country during counteroffensive assault operations.
Seven more Ukrainian children and teenagers return from occupied territories
Seven more Ukrainian children and teenagers have been brought back from territories temporarily occupied by Russia as part of the Ukrainian President’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative and with the assistance of the Save Ukraine team.
Sviato-Pokrovske in Donetsk region under control of Defense Forces – military
The situation around Sviato-Pokrovske in the Donetsk region remains difficult; however, the village is under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Russian troops have made no advances and are being destroyed on the approaches.
Russian strike on Kharkiv region: death toll rises to three, two injured
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two more victims following a strike on an enterprise in the Chuhuiv district.
Ukrainian forces deny encirclement of units in Rodynske
Reports claiming that Ukrainian Defense Forces units were encircled in the town of Rodynske in the Donetsk region are false.
Poland continues financial support for Starlink in Ukraine
During the full-scale war, Poland has provided Ukraine with over 29,000 Starlink terminals and continues to financially support their operation.
Auditors identify initial violations at Energoatom as audit continues
The State Audit Service has identified the first violations during an inspection of the operations of Energoatom; the audit is ongoing.
Vsevolod Chentsov, Representative of Ukraine to the EU
EU Accession Will Strengthen Security for Both Ukraine and Europe
Ukraine delivers 1,850 tons of wheat to Pakistan
As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, Ukraine has delivered 1,850 tons of domestically produced wheat to Pakistan.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, injuring three civilians
Over the course of the day, Russian forces carried out nearly 60 attacks on two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery, leaving three people wounded.
Russian propaganda spreads fake claim of “500,000 unidentified fallen” Ukrainian soldiers
Propagandists falsified material from the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Russian strike on Kharkiv region: three people may be trapped under rubble at industrial site
Three people may be trapped under the rubble of an industrial facility in Chuhuiv district.
Zelensky: U.S. to lead monitoring of future ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that progress has been achieved during talks in Geneva on the future monitoring of a ceasefire, with the United States set to take primary responsibility.
Trump’s Board of Peace exceeds Gaza mandate and could replace UN – expert
The Board of Peace established at the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump is gradually transforming into a body with extraordinarily broad powers that go beyond its original mandate to address the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Next round of peace talks to take place in Geneva within 10 days – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the next round of peace negotiations is expected to take place within the next ten days in Geneva.
War update: 51 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Since the beginning of the day, 51 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy is exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing high activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Zelensky hears report on Geneva talks: Priorities for next meeting defined
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the next round of trilateral negotiations to take place in February and believes it could be productive.
UK commits GBP 13B in military aid to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed GBP 13 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Pistorius: Several countries respond to our call to provide Ukraine with missiles for Patriot
A number of countries have signaled their readiness to join Germany's initiative to supply Ukraine with additional PAC-3 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems.
Russian troops strike enterprise in Kharkiv region, one killed, two Injured
As a result of a Russian strike on an enterprise in the Malynivka community of the Chuhuiv district, one person was killed and two others were injured.
NATO says it heard very clear defense plan from Ukraine
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska believes that the timeliness of military assistance to Ukraine plays a decisive role.
Russians attack White Angels unit with drone in Kharkiv region, leaving two killed
A Russian drone attacked the evacuation unit White Angels in the Kupiansk district, killing two police officers.
Kallas on sustainable peace: We need to see concessions from Russian side
As the party responsible for unleashing the war, Russia must make concessions on the path toward signing a peace agreement.
EU warns of risks of renewed Russian strikes during repairs of Druzhba oil pipeline
The European Union believes that only Ukraine should decide when the infrastructure of the Druzhba pipeline, damaged by Russia, can be restored. Hungary and Slovakia previously received Russian oil through this pipeline.
Any peace agreement on Ukraine must align with interests of EU – spox
No agreement on resolving Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine will work without the support of the European Union.